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6.7

Good

Karaburun beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Karaburun beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Karaburun beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Saklı Deniz Karaburun Cafe&Restoran is the closest place located 4300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Karaburun beach?

There are 63 places to stay in the Karaburun beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Karaburun beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2887567&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Park Inn by Radisson Istanbul Airport</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1857048&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gizlibahce Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6059444&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">KILIC MOTEL</a></li></ul>

Karaburun, Turkey

#107 out of 133 in Istanbul

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Deserted Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Balaban • 4.9 km

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Restaurant Saklı Deniz Karaburun Cafe&Restoran

8.4 - Very good 4.2km

Restaurant Cafe No 316

9.2 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Çınar Börek & Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant BOLULU CENGİZ USTANIN YERİ

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Gençbey Et Mangal

4.6km

Restaurant Çetin Pide Lahmacun

4.6km

Restaurant Dan İstanbul

9.6 - Exceptional 4.7km

Restaurant Oo

4.7km

Restaurant Kaptanlar Balık Izgara Evi

8 - Very good 4.8km

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About

Karaburun beach is located on the Black Sea and it is in the 107th place out of 133 beaches in the Istanbul region 47.5 km away from its center, the city of Istanbul. It is one of the beaches of Balaban settlement, just 4.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and white sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Karaburun beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Karaburun beach II, which has a rating of 7.8.

Karaburun beach (Istanbul) is located outside the Balaban settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Karaburun beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Balaban • 4.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Saklı Deniz Karaburun Cafe&Restoran

8.4 - Very good 4.2km

Restaurant Cafe No 316

9.2 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Çınar Börek & Cafe

8.6 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant BOLULU CENGİZ USTANIN YERİ

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Restaurant Gençbey Et Mangal

4.6km

Restaurant Çetin Pide Lahmacun

4.6km

Restaurant Dan İstanbul

9.6 - Exceptional 4.7km

Restaurant Oo

4.7km

Restaurant Kaptanlar Balık Izgara Evi

8 - Very good 4.8km

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Stays nearby

7 accomodations nearby

4.9km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Gizlibahce Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Isiklar • 21.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.4km

Karaburun beach II Karaburun beach II

7.8 Very good

4.4km

Karaburun beach III Karaburun beach III

5.9 Pleasant

6.4km

Karaburun beach IV Karaburun beach IV

8 Very good

8.3km

Yenikoy beach Yenikoy beach

7 Good

12.9km

Ormanli Plaji Ormanli Plaji

8.2 Very good

23km

Evcik Plaji Evcik Plaji

8.2 Very good

30.8km

Yalikoy beach Yalikoy beach

7.8 Very good

31.1km

Kisirka Village beach Kisirka Village beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Balaban • 4.9km

Main locality of province

Istanbul • 47.5km

Transport

Airport

IST • 44.6km

Bus Station

Sur Caddesi • 5.5km

Train Station

Çatalca • 25.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Karaburun beach?

The coastline of Karaburun beach is covered with snow-white sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Karaburun beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Karaburun beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Karaburun beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Karaburun beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Karaburun beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Karaburun beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Karaburun beach?

Karaburun beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Karaburun beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Karaburun beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Saklı Deniz Karaburun Cafe&Restoran is the closest place located 4300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Karaburun beach?

There are 63 places to stay in the Karaburun beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Karaburun beach include:

How far is the Karaburun beach from parking?

The Karaburun beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Karaburun beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Karaburun beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 25°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Karaburun beach (Istanbul) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Karaburun beach (Istanbul) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.